Ease into “Saviour Complex” (which is my personal favourite). Fun fact, the male voice in the track is that of her tour manager, Jeroen Vrijhoef. Begin with “Garden Song”: its soothing melodies and quiet harmonies will lull you to sleep in no time. It’s time for the deep cuts – “Kyoto” barely scratches the surface with the contents of Punisher. The emotion is truly raw in her voice, even more so than the original. It’s somewhat happier than the rest, and even better when listening to the live version - singing from a messy bed, with the original guitar instrumental scrapped and replaced with an eerie yet mesmerising violin. Surprisingly upbeat for a song that perfectly describes what impostor syndrome feels like - “I wanted to go, but I didn’t”. “Kyoto” is a track that stands out from the rest of the collection. Punisher has received a variety of acclamations, including a Grammy nomination for “Kyoto” in the Best Rock Song category. It’s darker, more mature, yet doesn’t lose the dreamy feel. Whilst keeping the fundamental elements of Phoebe, it’s distinctly different from its predecessor. It’s time to move on to Punisher, Bridgers’ latest studio album, released in June 2020 amidst the chaos of the pandemic. “Punchline”, also produced by Gruska, combines melodic strings with a heartbroken voice lamenting over their “own lonesome tears”, much like Bridgers and her “emotional motion sickness”. Gruska has a knack for heartbreaking sounds, and can clearly be seen throughout the first album from The Belle Brigade. Also, the song was co-produced by Ethan Gruska (now a solo artist), who is one half of The Belle Brigade and featured on The Twilight Saga soundtrack - Phoebe Bridgers does look like one of the Cullens. Musically, the track is far more drum-heavy than any other, meaning that you can blast it out whilst you embark on an aggressively-stompy walk in the rain. Tracks from this album that stand out include “Motion Sickness,” “Scott Street” and “Georgia.” “Motion Sickness,” arguably Phoebe’s most well-known song, explores a relationship of emotional abuse and heartbreak that will grip you and shake you from the inside out. The album takes you on a dreamy journey and leaves you with that I-just-finished-crying-for-hours-and-now-it’s-3am feeling after the final song cuts your heart open. Just lie on your bed, with the curtains open as you stare at the night sky for the optimum listening session (yes, I am speaking from personal experience). Listen to the rest of Stranger in the Alps. I was a little bit late to the party, but nevertheless it stands as one of the strongest debut LPs that I’ve ever listened to. Eventually, she signed to Dead Oceans (the label of both Khruangbin and Japanese Breakfast), releasing her debut LP Stranger in the Alps in 2017. She started out on the Los Angeles indie music scene, playing various cover shows. Phoebe Bridgers is an American singer-songwriter. So, I’ve written your step-by-step guide to enjoying your Phoebe Bridgers experience. Now gaining more traction than ever, nominated for Best New Artist at the 2021 Grammy’s, you might be seeing her name everywhere. Stranger in the Alps, Bridgers’ first full-length album, popped up on my homepage and took me on an emotional journey that I will never forget. I’m a devout Spotify user, with Premium being the only thing that I actually spend any money on, and I am one-hundred-percent certain that it can read my body signals. I knew that I wasn’t alone in a world that felt so alien. Music has a healing power, and Phoebe Bridgers’ honest lyrics brought me back to a grounded reality. At this point, I was struggling with derealisation, feeling as if nothing around me was real. When I first discovered Phoebe Bridgers in 2019 I was going through a tough time – having trouble getting through each day, not even being able to open a door without a wave of anxiety.
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